LASIK Patient Expectation Survey
Check the following statements that apply to you:
Part A:
I am a flexible easy-going person. I adjust to change rather easily. I have never been able to wear contact lenses successfully. I would be satisfied if my natural vision were greatly improved, even if I still had to wear corrective lenses some of the time. Having to depend on glasses/contacts for clear vision bothers me. I am not a perfectionist. I often wish I did not have to wear corrective lenses. I feel my appearance is better without glasses. New career opportunities would be open to me if I did not have to wear glasses or contacts. Good vision without glasses or contacts is more important than having great vision with them. I find wearing corrective lenses restricts my participation in sports or other activities. I fear I would be totally disabled if I lost my contacts of broke my glasses.
Part B:
I tend to be a perfectionist. If after the laser procedure I still needed to wear corrective lenses I would be upset and frustrated. It doesn’t bother me to wear contact lenses. They give me excellent vision for all activities, are comfortable and are not a hassle to handle. I don’t accept change easily. When things don’t happen in just the way I had planned or expected I get upset or stressed easily. If I did not end up with perfect vision after my procedure I would be upset and consider the experience a failure. I don’t mind wearing glasses and would feel uncomfortable without them. I am aware of restrictions regarding my position with my employer that pertain to laser vision correction (if you are uncertain, please ask—it is your responsibility).
_________Number of statements you agree with in Part A _________Number of statement you agree with in Part B
SCORING
Excellent Candidate Borderline Candidate Poor Candidate
PART A
9 or more 5 to 9 0 to 4
PART B
2 or less 3 to 5 5 or more